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New Music Digest

by studioDNA | Aaron Dicer & Deneé Hughes

Music is meant to be listened to with friends! Aaron and Denee' listen live with you to this week's new music just like you would with a friend, scanning through with conversation. Part review, part conversation, part game show, but mostly lame food metaphors.

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Episodes

  1. 42: Beck to Beck

    DNA are back to listen through new music from Social Club Misfits, Beck, Coldplay, and more!

  2. 41: Harmony Tingles

    DNA Shoe and chew through a New Music Digest with new music from Kanye West, Grace Potter, and Jimmy Eat World.

  3. 40: Victorious Secret

    DNA Shoe a New Music Digest and listen to music from Skillet, Caravan Palace, and The Rocket Summer. Enjoy!

  4. 39: Bird Chorus

    In this week's Shoe DNA rock an New Music Digest with new music from Ben Platt, Aurora, Vampire Weekend, and StarFlyer 59! Listen along and pick your favorite!

  5. 38: Dulcet Tones

    Aaron and Denee bring back some New Music Digest and taste new tunes from Johnnyswim, Norah Jones, and Dan Bremnes!! Listen along and pick your favorite meal!

  6. 37: Cutting Stone

    DNA talk over new albums from Thirty Seconds to Mars (4:00), Jordan Feliz (11:40), and The Decemberists (19:15). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from At Wendys (26:45), and a dessert from our winner (29:35).

  7. 36: Bounce My Ball

    DNA talk over new albums from Katie Herzig (3:00), Bon Jovi (8:42), and The Fratellis (20:57). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Weird Al Yankovic (30:19), and a dessert from our winner (33:22).

  8. 35: Shot of Pickle Juice

    DNA talk over new albums from Social Club Misfits (7:02), Franz Ferdinand (13:53), and Dave Barnes (24:50). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from David Duchovny (32:00), and a dessert from our winner (37:27).

  9. 34: Fourth Bite

    In this New Music Digest, DNA talk over new albums from The James Hunter Six (1:41), Simple Minds (5:58), and The Wood Brothers (14:15). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from The Gray Havens ft. Propaganda (20:04), and a dessert from our winner (22:06).

  10. 33: Roller Skates

    In this New Music Digest, DNA start with a "You Gotta Try This!" featuring Justin Timberlake (1:07). Next, they talk over new albums from Anderson East (5:32), Belle & Sebastian (11:08), and Devin Dawson (19:07). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Judah & the Lion (25:40), and a dessert from our…

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  11. 32: Nature's Cowbell

    In this New Music Digest, DNA start with a "You Gotta Try This!" featuring They Might Be Giants (1:39). Next, they talk over new albums from Moon Taxi (3:46), Phillip Phillips (9:42), and First Aid Kit (21:25). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from FF5 (26:49), and a dessert from our winner (29:05).

  12. 31: Reheated 2017

    In this New Music Digest, Aaron starts with a story about tasting elite non-musical food over the break. Next, they talk over new albums from Colony House (6:54), Hollyn (14:07), and Sivion (21:31). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Ruelle (30:13), and a dessert from our winner (32:26).

  13. 30: Grammer-Mammers

    In this New Music Digest DNA start with a You Gotta Try This! from Sawyer (1:02). Next, they talk over new albums from Andy Grammer (3:54), Taylor Swift (9:46), and U2 (17:17). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Mat Kearney (23:43), and a dessert from our winner (25:11).

  14. 29: Baby on the Road

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "You Gotta Try This!" from Coast Modern (1:05). Next, they talk over new albums from Björk (6:19), Derek Minor (16:55), and Paloma Faith (25:54). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Dashboard Confessional (35:44), and finally dessert from our winner (40:15).

  15. 28: Swiftboats

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "You Gotta Try This!" from the soundtrack for Battle of the Sexes (2:21). Next, they talk over new albums from Manic Drive (7:35), The Walls Group (15:53), and WALK THE MOON (26:52). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from VUUR (33:17), and finally dessert from...

  16. 27: Snark Tank

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "You Gotta Try This!" from Switchfoot / Lauren Daigle (1:17). Next, they talk over new albums from Grace VanderWaal (5:33), Aha Gazelle (13:21), and Anthem Lights (20:46). Finally, a "Tune du jour" from Kygo / One Republic (26:50), and finally dessert...

  17. 26: Choazz

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA kick things off with a couple stories about walking malfunctions from Denee' (1:57) then listen to a "You Gotta Try This!" from Kings Kaleidoscope (7:18). Next, they talk over new albums from Weezer (10:02), Red (16:32), and Kelly Clarkson (26:06). Finally, a "Tune…

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  18. 25: Grimmy Noms

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with "You Gotta Try This!" from The Japanese House (1:33) then talk over new albums from Brandon Heath (5:22), KB (12:35), and Tyminski (22:08). Plus a "Tune du jour" from Deepspace5 (30:05), and then dessert from our winner (32:10).

  19. 14: Banana Chip

    "In this New Music Digest Story Time (1:00) starts off with a confession about Denee's new addiction to OfferUp. Peruse The News (6:44) covers stories about light, bison, painful stings, coma hunger and a sauna that serves burgers. Today's main segment is New Music Digest (28:04). We listen to 3...

  20. 24: Toilet Talk

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a campaign for standardized bathrooms (1:55) then chat through new albums from Beck (5:03), Carrollton (11:45), and The Score (20:10). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Felling Giants (27:15), and then dessert from our winner (32:52).

  21. 23: Madylin

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "Gotta Try This!" from Brand New (2:09) then listen and chat through new albums from New Politics (4:50), NF (10:10), and JP Cooper (20:35). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Illenium ft. MAX (29:56), and of course dessert from our winner (32:15).

  22. 22: Wildermusic

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "Gotta Try This!" from Spoken Nerd (4:17) then listen and chat through new albums from John Mark McMillan (8:25), Stavesacre (15:58), and MuteMath (25:40). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Social Club Misfits (37:13), and of course dessert from our winner...

  23. 21: Country Roads

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "Gotta Try This!" from Pollice Verso (1:48) then listen and chat through new albums from Matthew West (7:18), Jamie Grace (15:07), and Lecrae (26:05). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from U2 (36:56), and of course dessert from our winner (40:47).

  24. 20: Bears and Beers

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with a "Gotta Try This!" from D' (1:08) then listen and chat through new albums from Grizzly Bears (7:35), Root Beer (15:49), and Mandisa (28:09). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Michael W. Smith (37:05), and of course dessert from our winner (39:58).

  25. 19: Always Love You

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with your "Gotta Try This!" (2:58) then listen and chat through new albums from Nichole Nordeman (6:58), The Districts (16:21), and Seventh Day Slumber (25:10). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Randy Newman (31:23), and of course dessert from our winner (36:05).

  26. 18: Sweaty Bread Gnome

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with your "Gotta Try This!" (3:56) then listen and chat through new albums from Third Day (14:22), Andy Mineo (20:39), and Cold War Kids (34:00). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Manic Drive (42:23), and of course dessert from our winner (45:47).

  27. 17: Cry Wolf

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with your "Gotta Try This!" (2:49) then listen and chat through new albums from Stephen Christian (5:28), Paramore (17:30), and Passenger (27:02). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from The New Respects (37:37), and of course dessert from our winner (40:20).

  28. 16: Imps and Demons

    In this "New Music Digest" DNA start with your "Gotta Try This!" (1:55) then listen and chat through new albums from Linkin Park (5:28), Foster the People (13:35), and Gawvi (24:35). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from Johnny Lang (31:37), and of course dessert from our winner (36:06).

  29. 15: Stranger Things

    New Music Digest is back! This episode we listen and chat through new albums from Oh, Wonder (3:20), John Reuben (11:49), and Imagine Dragons (22:23). Plus a "Chef's Choice" from MuteMath (30:14), and of course dessert from our winner (34:07).

  30. 13: Glowing Veneers

    In this New Music Digest DNA chat a big announcement (1:30), then dig into an appetizer from Charles Bradley (7:40), before trying main dishes from Foxtails Brigade (9:25), The Gray Havens (16:53), The Heavy (27:37), and The Lumineers (36:14). We round it out with some side dishes (47:00) and...

  31. 12: Colon Spirit

    DNA chat through a meal including a Davina and the Vagabonds (5:37) appetizer, then main courses from Birdy (9:00), Consumed by Fire (16:49), Gungor (26:41), and Take 6 (37:12). Then some side dishes (49:21) and finishing off with desert from the winning album. (57:50). Listen live to "New Music...

  32. 11: Dark Euphoria

    DNA sit down for another new musical meal of this week's prepared from ChefBDG. They start with a Lord of the Rings Appetizer from Peter Hollens (4:35), then on to entrees from Dustin Kensrue (8:43), Haelos (16:33), Kris Allen (27:43), and Matt Corby (35:48). We then finish with some other side...

  33. 10: Tiny Toast

    DNA chat through a meal including a Juck Buckley (5:20) appetizer, then main courses from 3 Doors Down (9:50), Brian Fallon (15:10), Christon Gray (23:41), and Parachute (32:19). Then some side dishes (43:52) and finishing off with desert from the winning album. (56:15). Listen live to "New Music...

  34. 9: Paper Protein

    DNA chat through a meal including a Djelimady Tounkara (3:52) appetizer, then main courses from Judah and the Lion (6:11), Lapsley (15:40), Newsboys (24:40), and Ray LaMontagne (31:55). Then some side dishes (44:46) and finishing off with desert from the winning album. (54:34). Listen live to…

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  35. 8: Yoda Yoga

    DNA chat through a meal including a Star Wars EDM (5:40) appetizer, then main courses from Monster Truck (11:36), Mount Moriah (17:06), The Rocket Summer (26:14), and Simple Plan (35:00). Then some side dishes (43:23) and finishing off with desert from the winning album. (55:55). Listen live to...

  36. 7: Aural Lattice

    DNA chat through a meal including a Rokia Traore (7:40) appetizer, then main courses from Basia Bulat (10:50), Lacey Sturm (18:10), Pinegrove (29:50), and Radiation City (38:20). Then some side dishes (49:33) and finishing off with desert from the winning album. (58:30). Listen live to "New Music...

  37. 6: Bear Burritos

    DNA chat through a meal including a Grease LIVE (4:12) appetizer, then main courses from Elton John (8:49), St. Lucia (15:54), Steve Taylor and the Danielson Foil (29:34), and Tedeschi Trucks Band (35:00). Then some side dishes (42:15) and finishing off with desert from the winning album.…

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  38. 5: Wet Viruses

    DNA chat about lab grown meatballs (1:45), then through a meal including a Dream Theater (7:33) appetizer, then main courses from Green River Ordinance (13:05), Sia (22:44), Turin Brakes (34:34), and possibly the most difficult band to google search, Wet (43:03). Then some side dishes (49:21) and...

  39. 4: Celtic Metal

    DNA chat through a meal including a KidzBop31 (4:38) appetizer, then main courses from Chairlift (6:57), Celtic Woman (13:22), Megadeth (22:23), a bunny trail into a strange musical concoction (32:00), then finish up with D' dropping the mic by guessing the band Shearwater (38:03). Then some side...

  40. 3: The Ice Storm Feast

    DNA chat about the awful weather (0:39), before starting the official meal with the appetizer from "Yorkston/Thorne/Khan" (7:25); Then main courses of new albums from Panic!At the Disco (13:31), Daughter (20:20), Grizfolk (28:58), and Lecrae (38:13); followed by a few side dishes (49:25) and some...

  41. 2: A Little Indigestion

    DNA process through the passing of David Bowie while listening to new music. They start with the appetizer "The Mamas and The Papas Best of" (8:07); Then main courses of new albums from Bowie (12:03), Rachel Platten (21:16), Passion (31:45), and Hinds (47:26); followed by a few side dishes…

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  42. 1: Crackers and Boy Bands

    DNA kicks off New Music Digest with Denee's love of crackers (1:47), then try the Broadway musical "Alexander Hamilton" as the appetizer (3:34). Then it's on to the main course albums, Cage the Elephant's "Tell Me I'm Pretty" (7:54), They Might Be Giants' "Why?" (14:15), Coldplay's "A Head Full…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Music is meant to be listened to with friends! Aaron and Denee' listen live with you to this week's new music just like you would with a friend, scanning through with conversation. Part review, part conversation, part game show, but mostly lame food metaphors.

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studioDNA | Aaron Dicer & Deneé Hughes

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Music is meant to be listened to with friends! Aaron and Denee' listen live with you to this week's new music just like you would with a friend, scanning through with conversation. Part review, part conversation, part game show, but mostly lame food metaphors.

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New Music Digest is created and hosted by studioDNA | Aaron Dicer & Deneé Hughes.
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